Re: Project: New to me 16' alumacraft
recently I've added some Shoreline Marine White LED's to my transom there supper bright and I'm looking forward to trying them out some time this week.
Re: 70hp carbs on a 50hp???
thats whats funny about mine; its on a 1648 alumacraft also and i lost speed with my 15p chopper prop (topped out at 38) but with my cheap laser 13p it gets up to 41-42
are there any add-on's that i can put on it to get more speed if the carb's are out of the...
I've seen a lot of guys in my area doing this conversion to there 40hp's and making them scream! well I bought a 1987 pro50 that runs pretty good but I want more speed. I've adjusted the jack-plate and prop to the best settings for my rig and i still want more.
I'm just curious as to why I've...
Re: Project: New to me 16' alumacraft
installed 2 sets of velcro straps to hold my paddles or guns and also a top set for my 7 foot ugly stik. was a lot cheaper and better quality than most that ive seen.
I've got a 1987 2 stroke Yamaha pro50 electric start only it wont start when its cold outside unless i spray a little starter fluid in the air box then is busts off and runs great. then we will get to the duck hole hunt for 4-5 hours and its the same thing all over again. it started fine for me...
Re: Project: New to me 16' alumacraft
I chopped and moved the old seat and back deck area about 4 inches to the rear. ran my wires to my toggles and extended the tilt and trim controller cable. you can see the gap in the wall behind the switches and a good look at my decking.
I also ran a...
Re: Project: New to me 16' alumacraft
alright updates!!! me and my bud that owns a welding shop reinspected the hull for stress cracks and so-on being a older boat.... we only found one but he said it wasn't bad so we drilled out the ends and welded it in just too be safe. next we reinforced...
Re: Project: New to me 16' alumacraft
i almost forgot the important part. i also purchased a motor for it. its a later model yamaha pro 50hp. it came with a jack plate, brand new stainless prop, and some other goods......
its not pretty but it'll have a fresh coat some time soon.
i purchased this boat earlier this week off of craigslist, the guy was asking $1000 i talked him down to $600. it came with the trailer and 1983 40hp merc (doesn't run and i'm really not interested in it) so i posted it on CL for $200 obo. i figured if i get 150 that will pay for my seats and...
Re: project: camo the duracraft
alright fellas the new 4 letter work for the day is SOLD!!!!!! that's right; i was working on the boat last week, in the yard and a younger fella offered me a amount i couldn't refuse considering i only had $600 in the boat it was time to part with it. hehehe :D...
i have a 2004 Johnson 15-hp that is pull start only. i would like to know if i could install a charging system on it like the electric started motors to charge my battery.
at the beginning of the summer i did a full service on the motor i purchased. 2003 Johnson 15hp. i replaced the foot oil, spark-plugs, and impeller. all testing in yard went great busted off with the 1st pull every time, and started peeing instantly with the muffs on. now i took it to the river...
All right I finally got out from under the boat I've had for the last 4 years (93 bowrider) now I'm looking to get a center console to fish and joyride in. here in South Carolina CC's are growing more and more popular every season so the prices are out the roof. so I've been looking on the old...
